For a new year, everyone always wants to think, “out with the old and in with the new” but a subsequent year never completely escapes the lingering trends of the old year. The recent years have given us the fundamentals social-networking online.
By 2009, social-networking sites have been incredibly pervasive, hooking people of different ages and backgrounds to the Internet. The entire world was on Facebook, craving instantaneous connections and social updates. Friendships are formed and enriched because people see others with common interests and peeves and this process has been fast-forwarded in the age of the Internet.
2010 should take social-networking, a step further by taking all that interaction from the virtual to the real. So, this year is all about huge parties and events that would allow you to meet more people and widen your social network. Facebook is well and good, but there’s nothing like getting to know people, face-to-face.
Here are some of the most popular holiday destinations you might want to jot as a must-go-to for 2010.
Ibiza -- Popular Vacation Destinations With A Difference
It’s always been a popular tourist destination with its interesting Spanish culture and large array of beaches. However, Ibiza’s also a certified party location, with several events scheduled to happen and are still being planned for 2010. You may want to consider going there during the month of May with several opening parties scheduled for the month. Get ready to meet tourists, locals, party-goers and outright party animals because with its events line-up, Ibiza’s bound to attract a lot of people.
Florence -- Always a Popular Holiday Destination
If you’re more into the artsy side of things rather than the beaches and parties, Florence might be a good place for you in 2010. The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in 2010 is going to be hosted by this city during the months of April, May and June. The myriad concerts, ballets and operas are set to attract avid theater fans. You might find yourself sipping coffee in Florence’s artsy coffee-shops, talking to a new acquaintance with similar interests about the Don Quixote ballet or the L’italiana in Algeri opera performance set for that night.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios -- The Most Popular Holiday Destination For Kids And Young At Hearts
Speaking of common interests, Star Wars fans may also want to check out Disney’s Hollywood studios for their Star Wars Weekends in May and June 2010. Make sure to put Disney’s Hollywood Studios in your own list of most popular vacation destinations to visit. Break free from the stereotypical image of Star Wars fan as a shut-in and get to meet, greet and discuss about Star Wars. Sure, Star Wars weekends may sound like it’s for kids, but who’s to judge a kid-at-heart? Only the weekend dates have been finalized for this sure-to-be-fun event but there’s bound to be celebrities from the Star Wars series in there. Star Wars fans will surely feel at home with fellow fans and Star Wars celebrities at this event.
UK -- Popular Vacation Holiday For Music Lovers
If you’re a music fan, you should consider going to UK for 2010. Pop music heavyweights such as Pink and Rihanna will be performing here. Rockers will also flock UK as Pearl Jam is scheduled to perform there as well. Feeling a little nostalgic for the lost years during the 90s? Fear not, because Westlife is also scheduled to perform in UK, blasting the audience’s ear will full 90s nostalgia. The year is only beginning and these acts in UK should only be followed by equally stellar, if not more outstanding performers. If there is something that bonds an audience during a concert, it is their love for music.
Experience a real community by going to these most popular holiday destinations.
Other Popular Holiday Destinations You May Consider
Ibiza, Florence, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and UK are not the only places to be during 2010. There are several other places that can similarly answer the modern person’s need for real-time connection. You might think of visiting these places when you feel that touring around Ibiza, Florence, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and UK do not satisfy your need to connect and reconnect. What’s great about the following places is that we can provide you with a 7-night stay in a 5 star resort for less than $150. Not only will your stay be memorable with the connections you may have forged, but it will also be comfortable with this offer.
Tenerife
Every year, Tenerife plays host to Carnaval, one of the wildest, most visually entertaining parties on that side of the planet. The Carnaval promises to be entertaining in the very least and wildly hedonistic at the most. One can enjoy it by watching the parade of Carnival Queen contestants as they flaunt their costumes in their outrageous and daring best. This parade of Carnival Queen contestants is but a tip of the iceberg as the Cabalgata parade ushers in the host of street parties that characterize every Carnaval and are sure to happen in 2010. Ibiza’s beach parties may bring the partyphiles together but the Carnaval in Tenerife will draw them like moths to a flame. The Carnaval does not only provide a venue for an awesome street party but also outrageous spectacles that will give the partyphiles something to celebrate about.
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Bali
If your interests involve culture and knowledge more than wild parties and outrageous spectacles, then you may consider going to Bali instead of Tenerife. In Bali’s Saraswati Puja this late January, you might meet fellow seeker of knowledge as Saraswati Puja celebrates the goddess Saraswati, goddess of knowledge, art, music and wisdom. What’s even more interesting about this is that a lot of organizations are putting up workshops to honor the theme of Saraswati Puja. Not only will you be able to celebrate a goddess of the arts and meet other people who are interested in doing the same, but you may also be exposed to Indonesian art. This is a great travel prospect because of all the learning, connections and relationships you may be able to acquire.
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Phuket
Phuket is known for having a variety of festivals every year, that border on the strange. There are people who just love parties and there are people who love art. Phuket may be for people who are interested in the unconventional. Phuket has a range of festivals and events that are sure to happen in 2010 as well. One festival that is sure to be interesting is the Vegetarian Festival. While the Vegetarian Festival is not characterized by the numerous street parties as the ones in Tenerife, it certainly has that element of spectacle as people perform outrageous acts to prove their faith. This nine-day period that vacillates between September and October is a festival stemming from the belief that abstinence will bring about better health and peace of mind.
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Hongkong
You film buffs may be dreaming of that day when they can see Cannes, the Oscars and other film festivals or awarding ceremonies up front. In the year 2010, you may also want to consider the Hong Kong International Film Festival which will run from the 21st of March to the 2nd of April. American and European films have enjoyed much prestige and popularity. It is time to broaden our horizons and experience Asian films. The Hong Kong International Film Festival plays host to 250 film screenings from 50 countries as well as the big names in Asian film like John Woo and Wong Kar-wai. If you’re itching for a new film experience, Hong Kong might be the way to go for 2010. Soak in contemporary Asian films and interact with numerous other film buffs!
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Caribbean
If film buffs can be tired of the same type of films, then music enthusiasts may be tired of the same type of music. Music enthusiasts may want to consider going to the Carribean’s PANorama Carribean Music Festival for some fresh music. Students from all levels are set to compete in a steel drum band competition. Being the youth in the day and age, they may have new ideas on music that you might love. This awesome spectrum of new music from different ages and personalities is going to be accompanied by the much raved-about Caribbean food and an amazing view of the ocean. This music festival, set in May 7 to 8, 2010, is something music enthusiasts should not miss as they have a chance to interact with enthusiasts like themselves as well as a new breed of musicians.
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